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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.44, 1,046.30 and 492.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.44, 1,046.30 and 492.08 is: 738.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.44 : 1,046.30 = 492.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.44/1,046.30 = 492.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.44x = 1,046.30 × 492.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.44x = 514,863.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,863.30/697.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.22

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